Area Coaches & Students Receive Awards and Scholarships At AHSAA Banquet
Facebook Twitter MONTGOMERY – Seven individuals were recognized Friday night at the AHSAA’s 23rd annual AHSAA Championship Coaches’ Awards Banquet
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports, July 12th – 14th
Facebook TwitterFriday July 12th Incidents Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S,
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ALABAMA To Receive Life Time Achievement Award
Facebook TwitterThe group ALABAMA, from Fort Payne, Al., will receive a major award this October, the Lifetime Achievement Award, along
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Maggi Crow of Fort Payne Receives North-South Fastest Runner Award
Facebook Twitter MONTGOMERY – The South girls’ placed four runners in the top five finishers Wednesday morning to beat the
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Wanted Huntsville man captured by Interdiction Team after Pursuit
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Deputies with the Criminal Interdiction team were led on a pursuit on
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Domestic Disturbance Call And Officer Involved Shooting
Facebook TwitterOn July 16th and approximately 9:25 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated a call about a Domestic Violence situation came
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Officer involved shooting in Fort Payne, Al. 1 air-lifted to hospital
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, AL. – On Tuesday night, July 16, 2019, around 9:00 pm, officers responded to a domestic disturbance
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NACC Skills USA Team Wins Gold Medal & National Title
Facebook TwitterMrs. Julise Clements and Northeast Alabama Community College SkillsUSA Team recently competed in the National Skills USA competition in
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Rainsville City Council Meeting July 15, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, July 15, 2019. In the meeting, the council
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Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Adds Giant Swing
Facebook TwitterGT Giant™ is an exciting and towering approach to a playground favorite…and it’s only available from GameTime. GT Giant
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Fort Payne City Council Approves Tax Abatement In Short Meeting
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met, in their regular meeting, today and approved three resolutions. The first resolution was
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports July 8th – 11th
Facebook TwitterMonday July 8th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 2407 Gault Ave N, a light pole was damaged, valued
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Dekalb County Amateur Radio Club Holds Annual Field Day
Facebook TwitterAmateur Radio “Field Day” Demonstrates Science, Skill, and Service Members of the Dekalb County Amateur Radio Club participated in
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The Martins Will Be Featured At NACC’S 2019 Music On The Mountain
Facebook TwitterThe Martins, one of the premier groups in Southern Gospel Music, that can be heard on Northeast Alabama’s Southern
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Pre-K Kickoff Orientation 2019 for Dekalb County Schools.
Facebook TwitterDekalb County Schools will hold Pre-K Kickoff Orientations. All meetings will be held in the classrooms at the local
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DCTC To Hold Medical Science Orientation Meeting
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Technology Center (DCTC), located at 409 Main St. East in Rainsville, AL., will host orientation for
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Alabama “Back to School” Tax Holiday Weekend, July 19 – 21, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe State of Alabama will hold its 14th Annual “Back to School” Sales Tax Holiday, July 19– 21, 2019.
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Dekalb County Commission Plans To Pave Many Roads In The Kilpatrick Area
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Commission met on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. In the meeting, the Commission heard from Lucas Blankenship,
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Dekalb County, Al. crash claims one life
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST – According to Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer for ALEA, a single-vehicle crash today, July 12,
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Dekalb County Board of Education Holds Meeting
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Board of Education held a meeting on Friday, July 12, 2019. Here is a list of
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CCA Will Hold Parent Orientations
Facebook TwitterCornerstone Christian Academy, in Rainsville, Al., will hold parent orientations for both returning and new families. During these orientations,
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Alabama Hwy 71 to close for pipe repair July 19th – 22nd
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama 71between Jackson County 99 and Jackson County 697 north
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Arrest made for elderly abuse and nelgect
Facebook TwitterDate: 07/11/2019 Press Release – Elderly Abuse On July 9th Chief Randy Bynum stated a call came into the
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Fort Payne Police Activity Report July 5th – 7th
Facebook TwitterFriday July 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 310 1st Street E, a Husqvarna 365 chainsaw
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports June 28th – July 4th
Facebook TwitterFriday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office adds several new K-9 Units
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last several weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has added several new K-9
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports for June 28th – 30th
Facebook TwitterFriday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power
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Man charged with Murder in fatal 2018 crash
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man was recently taken into custody regarding a fatal accident that occurred in Henagar
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Fort Payne Police Activity for June 24th – 27th, 2019
Facebook TwitterMonday June 24th Incidents Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1806 Alyson Ave NW, charges of
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NACC Theatre To Perform Driving Miss Daisy In July
Facebook TwitterArea residents are in for a treat this summer as Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre brings the iconic
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Several alleged meth dealers jailed this week on Sand Mountain
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This week, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has seized a large amount of methamphetamine in
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One Fatality In Single-vehicle Accident
Facebook TwitterDekalb County – A single-vehicle crash today, June 29, has claimed the life of a Georgia man. James Harold
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DeKalb Co. Interdiction team intercepts another human smuggling operation
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This morning, the DeKalb County Criminal Interdiction team was working the major highways and interstates
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Players Selected for First AHSADCA Basketball Showcase Set for June 22
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Jamie Lee, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (ASADCA), announced Friday that
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Seth Maddox, 2019 Geraldine Graduate wins at Nationals
Facebook TwitterJonathon Phillips, Career Tech Director for DeKalb County Schools, and the DeKalb County Career Tech, would like to offer
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Grove Oak man charged for setting house on fire
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Saturday night (June 15, 2019) at approximately 10 pm, a Grove Oak man was arrested
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DeKalb Co. Interdiction Team makes Interstate Kratom Bust
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (Thursday, June 14, 2019), DeKalb County Deputies interrupted a Kratom trafficking operation on
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Fort Payne Police Department Incident Reports for June 10th
Facebook TwitterMonday June 10th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 4001 Williams Ave NE Apt K 145, miscellaneous clothing
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Fort Payne Police Department Incident Reports June 7th – 9th
Facebook TwitterSunday June 9th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, sunglasses and a cowboy hat were taken,
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Fort Payne Police Activity Report for June 3rd – 6th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for June3 thru June 6, 2019 Monday June 3rd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at
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Northeast Alabama Community College Names New Theater Director
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College announced today that Ms. Kayleigh Smith has been named the college’s Theater Director starting Fall
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Fort Payne Police Activity May 27th – June 2nd
Facebook TwitterMonday May 27th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 1968 Godfrey Ave NE, $140.00
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City Presents $200,000 to Fort Payne Board of Education
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. In the meeting, the council presented the Fort
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City Of Rainsville Hires A New Firefighter From The Fire Science Program
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met Monday, June 03, 2019. The council informed the public that there is a no
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One Fatality In Accident In Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterDate: 05/29/2019 Title: Press Release On Tuesday May 28th at approximately 4:57 pm a call of a two-vehicle accident
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Noble Donates Truck To NACC
Facebook TwitterWith the help of workforce funding and local support, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has begun a Commercial Drivers’
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ALDOT To Close Parts Of AL. Hwy 40 This Weekend For Pipe Repair
Facebook TwitterAL 40 to close for weekend pipe repair HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a 1.4-milesection
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Holds Training
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office held training and qualifying yesterday (Thursday April 18, 2019) for all of their employees.
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Fort Payne City Council Meeting April 16, 2019
Facebook Twitter The city council presented Anita Shankles with a retirement plaque for her 20 plus years of service to
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City of Rainsville Spring Cleanup Month May 2019
Facebook TwitterRAINSVILLE, AL. — The City of Rainsville has announced its 2019 spring cleanup for the month of May, running
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Sheriff Nick Weldon Adopts Two Dogs From Shelter
Facebook TwitterToday Sheriff Welden adopted two dogs from the DeKalb County Animal Shelter! One is going home with him, the
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Dekalb County Commission Meeting April 9, 2019
Facebook TwitterDekalb County Commission Meeting for April 9, 2019 Mr. Broyles with the county road department gave an update that
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UPDATE: Missing Jackson Co. 17 Year Old and Child Found Safe
Facebook TwitterPress Release From Jackson County Sheriff’s Office 04/09/2019 Missing 17 year old and child LOCATED The Jackson County Sheriffs
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Local Artist To Sing At Dollywood
Facebook Twitter Local artist Bonita Eileen, from Fort Payne, Al., will be featured at Dollywood’s Heartsong Theatre in Pigeon Forge,
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office participates in Pinwheels for Prevention
Facebook TwitterSheriff Nick Weldon and officers from the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department participated in the North Alabama Family Service Center’s
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Dekalb County Sheriff Recovers Stolen Vehicle and Narcotics
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early Saturday morning (March 30, 2019),
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FPPD Activity Report March 25 – 28, 2019
Facebook TwitterOfficial Press Release from FPPD: Activity for March 25 thru March 28, 2019 Monday March 25th Incidents Damaged
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FPPD charge juvenile with multiple counts
Facebook TwitterPress Release from FPPD, March 28, 2019 On March 26th at approximately 8:10 pm a fourteen year old juvenile
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Alabama Fire College representatives visit DCTC Fire Science Program
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Technology Center, in partnership with Northeast Alabama Community College, the Alabama Fire College, and the Rainsville
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Body Found in Wills Creek in Fort Payne, Al.
Facebook TwitterOfficial Press Release FPPD Chief Randy Bynum stated a body was found on today’s date in Wills Creek south
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Fort Payne Police Department – Front Porch Theft
Facebook TwitterOfficial Press Release Chief Randy Bynum stated on March 11, a Sanders Avenue resident reported a theft of property.
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Mock Interviews for Juniors at Crossville High School
Facebook TwitterTwelve local businesses and industry representatives partnered with Crossville High School to conduct mock interviews at the school on
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Fort Payne City Council meeting held March 19, 2019
Facebook TwitterAt the Fort Payne City Council meeting, held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, Mayor Larry Chesser read a proclamation
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Valley Joist + Deck to remain in Fort Payne and expand operations
Facebook TwitterOfficial press release furnished by Valley Joist + Deck Valley Joist + Deck announces plans to build new, state-of-the-art,
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Rainsville City Council Meeting Monday, March 18, 2019
Facebook Twitter The Rainsville City Council met Monday, March 18, 2019. The council approved the following: Approved the minutes from
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Fort Payne Police Department Activity for March 11th – 14th, 2019
Facebook Twitter Official Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for March 11 thru March 14, 2019 Monday
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Mountain View Christian Academy in Bryant wins awards at State Beta Convention
Facebook Twitter Mountain View Christian Academy in Bryant competed at the State Beta Convention. Syler Stone won Second in state
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Henagar Jr. Beta Club wins awards at State Convention
Facebook Twitter Awards for Henagar Jr. Beta 1st place Anna Beth McSpadden – Individual Talent 1st place – Gold Key
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Sylvania Jr. Beta Club wins awards and office at State Convention
Facebook Twitter The Sylvania Jr. Beta Club brought home numerous awards and filled State offices this week at the Alabama
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DCTC Welding Advances to Alabama State Competition
Facebook Twitter On March 8, 2019 DCTC Welding Instructor Russell McFall took 5 students to compete in the annual SkillsUSA
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Sylvania FFA brings home awards
Facebook Twitter The Sylvania High School FFA recently brought home some 1st and 2nd place awards in several competitions recently
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Train hits vehicle in Fort Payne, Al.
Facebook Twitter Press Release SUBJECT: Train Hits Vehicle Thursday morning March 14th at 2:30 am in the area of 55th
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Fort Payne Police Department, activity March 8th-10th, 2019
Facebook Twitter Friday March 8th Incidents 4 Arrests Brian Anthony Perdue, age 34 of Rainsville, was arrested for DUI
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Plainview High School launches a successful Visual Arts program for 2018-2019
Facebook Twitter For the 2018-2019 school year, Plainview High School added a new visual arts program to help students get
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Crossville man charged in murder of Girlfriend
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early Saturday morning, the DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS) and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was
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Arrest made in home invasion in Fort Payne
Facebook Twitter Press Release On Saturday March 9th at 11:30 pm at 105 13th Street NW Apartment # 45 a
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Fort Payne Police Department: Activity for March 4 thru March 7, 2019
Facebook Twitter Press Release Monday March 4th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1202 Adamsburg Road E, $3962.99
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Fort Payne Police Department Activity for March 1 thru March 3, 2019
Facebook Twitter Friday March 1st Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1807 Glenn Blvd SW, a pair of
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Additional charges against Shane Lee Henegar
Facebook Twitter On Wednesday March 6th, new charges were filed on Shane Lee Henegar, age 47 of Fort Payne. Henegar
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7th Annual Made in Dekalb 2019 today
Facebook Twitter “Made in Dekalb”, is an annual event put together by the Dekalb County Economic Development Authority, to give
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Big Week for Drug Arrests
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. —Last week was a productive one for the DeKalb County Drug and Major Crimes Unit.
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Rainsville City Council accepts resignation from Agri-Business Center director, Mike Sweat
Facebook Twitter RAINSVILLE, AL. — The director of the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center, Mike Sweat, officially resigned tonight. The Rainsville
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Man in custody in Amberly Barnett Case
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Statement from Sheriff Nick Welden regarding Amberly Barnett case: We would like to announce
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Dekalb County EMA situation report on recent flooding damage
Facebook Twitter The State of Alabama, along with Emergency Management in Dekalb county are assessing damages from the recent flooding
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Missing juvenile found deceased, Dekalb Co. Sheriff confirms.
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference this afternoon in reference to
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Bucks Pocket is now closed
Facebook Twitter According to the DeKalb County, Al. Sheriff’s office Bucks Pocket State Park is closed. “Buck’s Pocket is now
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Fyffe, State runner up in Class 2A, Cold Springs wins Championship game
Facebook Twitter Cold Springs jumped out to a 16-6 lead by the end of the first period, as The Fyffe
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UPDATE: Bucks Pocket Recovery halted due to additional rainfall
Facebook Twitter February 28, 2019 12:30 PM – A spokesperson with the Jackson County Sheriff’s office confirmed today that the
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Nick Hall, “The Voice of the Plainview Bears”
Facebook Twitter WVSM radio would like to thank Nick Hall for being “The Voice of the Plainview Bears.” Nick announced
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County Road 835 (Old HWY 35) Closed Due to Land Slide
Facebook Twitter RAINSVILLE, AL. – County Road 835 (Old HWY 35) between Rainsville and Fort Payne, Al. is closed, until
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Search and Rescue / Recovery Operations Continue At Buck’s Pocket State Park
Facebook Twitter Dekalb County, Alabama EMA activated to level 2 for search and rescue / recovery operation beginning at 8:55
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Dangerous Severe Weather event possible today across the South
Facebook Twitter The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK. has increased the threat level across parts of the South today.
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City of Rainsville…your tax dollars at work
Facebook Twitter WVSM Rejoice 103.1 FM LIVE | YOUR TAX MONEY AT WORK RAINSVILLE MAYOR RODGER LINGERFELT AND COUNCILMAN DEREK
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Fort Payne Police Department: Activity for February 18 thru February 22, 2019
Facebook Twitter Monday February 18th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2129 Gault Ave N, a Circle R
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Stolen Guns Recovered in Crossville, Three in Jail
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday (February 14), several firearms were recovered in Crossville after being reported stolen.
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13 Arrested after Saturation on Sand Mountain
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, Deputies and Officers with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Sheriff’s
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